October 2023
Mike Pence Withdraws from Republican Presidential Race
Mike Pence has suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, citing a lack of support and resources. His exit highlights the dominance of Donald…
Taraneh Alidoosti: I Will Not Wear the Cloth That Killed My Sisters for Your Films
Taraneh Alidoosti has publicly condemned the Iranian government's ban on actresses opposing mandatory hijab, stating she will not wear the hijab that symbolizes oppression. The…
Evin Officials Prevent the Transfer of Imprisoned Labor Activist Davood Rezavi to Hospital
Evin prison officials have blocked the transfer of imprisoned labor activist Davood Rezavi to the hospital for necessary medical treatment, citing his refusal to wear…
Shooting in Lewiston, USA; At Least 16 Dead
A mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, resulted in at least 16 deaths and numerous injuries. The shooter, identified as Robert Card, had a history of…
Iran's Two Gold and Silver Medals Withdrawn at Hangzhou Para-Asian Games
Iran's gold and silver medals in the Hangzhou Para-Asian Games were withdrawn due to late arrival of athletes, following a protest from China. This incident…
UK: Hamas Missile Likely Caused Gaza Hospital Explosion
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that the explosion at a Gaza hospital was likely caused by a missile fired from Gaza, not Israel. Hamas…
Maryam Abdi, Civil Activist in Iran, Arrested
Maryam Abdi, a civil activist in Iran, was arrested by intelligence agents, with speculation that her arrest is linked to the case of singer Mehdi…
Israel: 308 Soldiers Killed and 222 Hostages Held by Hamas
The Israeli army reports that 308 soldiers have been killed in the ongoing conflict with Hamas, with total Israeli casualties reaching at least 1400. Meanwhile,…
The Expediency Discernment Council Deems Two Articles of the 'Hijab and Chastity' Bill Contrary to System Policies
The Expediency Discernment Council has rejected two articles of the 'Chastity and Hijab' bill due to ambiguities in definitions that contradict the system's policies. The…
Dual Citizens Have No Hope of Leaving Gaza
Dual citizens, including Palestinian-Americans, are stranded at the Rafah border crossing in Gaza, awaiting permission to leave as humanitarian conditions worsen. Despite temporary openings for…
France: Explosion at Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza Was Not the Result of an Israeli Missile Attack
The French military intelligence has determined that the explosion at Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza was likely due to a misfired Palestinian rocket, contradicting Hamas's claim…
UN: New Evidence of Russian 'War Crimes' Found in Ukraine
The UN has reported new evidence of war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine, including sexual assaults and the forced transfer of children. Russia…
Evin Prison Chief Prevents Transfer of Reza Shahabi to Hospital Due to Not Wearing Prison Clothes
Reza Shahabi, a political prisoner and member of the Syndicate of Workers of Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company, was denied transfer to a hospital for…
Start of Hunger Strike by Atefeh Rangriz in Shahroud Prison
Atefeh Rangriz, a women's rights activist, has begun a hunger strike in Shahroud prison to protest her illegal detention and mistreatment. She has faced severe…
US Claims It Foiled Drone Attacks on Its Military Base in Iraq
The US military intercepted two drone attacks on its bases in Iraq, marking the first such incident in over a year. The attacks are linked…
Israel Denies 'Temporary Ceasefire'
Israel's government has denied agreeing to a temporary ceasefire for humanitarian aid in Gaza, despite reports from Reuters suggesting otherwise. Key Israeli ministers oppose any…
Netanyahu: We Will Destroy Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced plans to destroy Hamas during an emergency cabinet meeting, emphasizing national unity in the face of recent attacks. The Israeli…
UN Humanitarian Official: Humanitarian Situation in Gaza is 'Unsustainable'
Martin Griffiths of the UN highlighted the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling it 'unsustainable' due to lack of basic necessities and escalating violence. He…
Tel Aviv Open Tennis Tournament Canceled
The Tel Aviv Open tennis tournament has been canceled due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The decision was made to ensure the…
World Health Organization: Evacuating Some Patients from Northern Gaza is a 'Death Sentence' for Them
The World Health Organization warns that evacuating patients from northern Gaza could lead to their deaths, highlighting a humanitarian crisis as hospitals exceed capacity and…
Three Lawyers of Alexei Navalny, Prominent Opposition Figure in Russia, Arrested
Three lawyers representing Alexei Navalny were arrested by Russian authorities, further isolating the prominent opposition leader. This move is seen as an attempt to undermine…
Hengaw Human Rights Organization: Armita Garavand Remains in Coma
Armita Garavand, a 16-year-old girl, remains in a coma after being attacked by a morality police officer for not wearing her hijab properly. Despite state…
Exclusive | Two Weeks of Silence Following Hunger Strike; Concerns About the Health of Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb
Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb, a political prisoner in Iran, has been on a hunger strike for two weeks and has had no contact with his family,…
Flights at Hamburg Airport Resumed After Inspection of Plane from Tehran
Flights at Hamburg Airport were temporarily suspended due to a bomb threat concerning a plane from Tehran, but have since resumed after inspections. The incident…
Amazon Enters Competition with Starlink by Launching Experimental Satellites
Amazon has launched its first experimental satellites to provide internet services, entering direct competition with Starlink. The company plans to deploy over 3,200 satellites by…
Narges Mohammadi Continues Human Rights Activism Even in Prison
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize while imprisoned. She continues to advocate for human rights…
Putin Claims Evidence of Hand Grenade Explosion Found in Prigozhin's Plane
Vladimir Putin announced that evidence of a hand grenade was found in the bodies of those who died in the crash of Yevgeny Prigozhin's plane,…
Hojjat Badaghi Summoned for 'Serving Prison Sentence' to the Culture and Media Prosecutor's Office
Hojjat Badaghi, an Iranian writer and poet, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence, raising concerns about his safety and that of his family.…
Tens of Thousands of Healthcare Workers Strike in Several U.S. States
Tens of thousands of healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente are striking in several U.S. states due to low wages and staff shortages. This strike is…
Exclusive | Details of a Student's 'Suicide'; School Officials' Reaction Over Nail Polish
Zahra Hatami, an eighth-grade student, reportedly committed suicide after being suspended for three days due to her nail polish and having her phone confiscated by…
Opposition Candidate Supporting Ukraine's Aid Wins Parliamentary Elections in Slovakia
Robert Fico, a former Prime Minister of Slovakia who opposes aid to Ukraine, has won the parliamentary elections. His victory could lead to a coalition…